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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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The Current Challenges With Using Linux On Airplanes (www.phoronix.com)

submitted 1 year ago by solidsnail@programming.dev to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/368257

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[–] SSUPII@sopuli.xyz 20 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Honestly just anti-foss rambling. Nothing is stopping them to make a custom hardened kernel with what they need. What they want is someone else to cater for them.

[–] solidsnail@programming.dev 7 points 1 year ago

https://www.linux.com/news/boeing-joins-the-elisa-project-as-a-premier-member-to-strengthen-its-commitment-to-safety-critical-applications/

ELISA (Enabling Linux in Safety Applications) Project announced that Boeing has joined as a Premier member, marking its commitment to Linux and its effective use in safety critical applications. Hosted by the Linux Foundation, ELISA is an open source initiative that aims to create a shared set of tools and processes to help companies build and certify Linux-based safety-critical applications and systems

I imagine this means they're contributing both actively and financially to Linux.

[–] cypherpunks@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago

are there any points in their slide deck which you can really say are inaccurate? as a long-time Linux proponent myself, I actually can't.